Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United

Private foundation · Grantmaker Norwich, NY EIN: 16-6210686

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United is a private foundation, based in Norwich, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $257K. Net investment income was $256K.

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United at a glance

In short: Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United gave $257K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $257K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2026)
$257,146
+8.5% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$257,146
+8.5% vs 2025
Median grant
$257,146
Total assets
$3,449,820
-0.1% vs 2025
Primary geography
New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.

Who Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

United Church Christ First: $257KUnited Church Christ First$257K

The largest 2026 recipient was United Church Christ First ($257K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K3$100–250K2$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Norwich

How Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United gives

  • Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−3%). Method
  • In 2026 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $193K (2022) to $266K (2023). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $257K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
United Church Christ First Norwich, NYGeneral Operating$257,146
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying DistributionsNet Investment IncomeDistributable Amount
2026$3,449,820$290,230$294,894$257,1461$261,994$256,330$273,220
2025$3,454,820$167,373$280,369$237,0201$241,109$135,155$257,146
2024$3,568,375$350,554$277,167$243,8111$247,688$319,115$237,020
2023$3,490,203$130,741$305,822$266,3111$270,299$100,309$243,810
2022$3,647,961$340,441$230,886$192,5111$196,708$309,464$266,311
2021$3,562,445$243,925$260,367$228,1781—$214,610$224,686

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United reported a distributable amount of $273K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United's only listed officer is NBT Bank NA, Trustee on every filing since 2021 (compensated).

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • NBT Bank NA

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    $28K (2021) → $33K (2026)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2026 IRS filing

NBT Bank NA — Trustee: $33KNBT Bank NATrustee$33K

The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $33K, to NBT Bank NA (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United

How much does Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United give each year?

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United gave $257K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $237K across 1 grant.

How large is Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United?

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $262K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $273K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.

Where does Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United operate?

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United has awarded grants in New York.

What is Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United's EIN?

Theresa & Belle Thompson FBO United's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6210686. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

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